The Monstrefact Redux: Mothra

The Monstrefact Redux: Mothra

Author: iHeartPodcasts April 15, 2026 Duration: 4:02

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the legendary Kaiju Mothra… (originally published 5/21/2025)

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Ever get the feeling the world is weirder than it lets on? That’s the territory explored by Stuff To Blow Your Mind, a science podcast from iHeartPodcasts hosted by Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick. They don’t just skim headlines; they settle in for deep, thoughtful conversations that pick apart the intricacies of our universe and our own consciousness. Each episode feels like a long, fascinating talk with friends who are genuinely excited to untangle a complex idea, whether it’s a quirk of human neurology, an unsolved cosmic puzzle, or a startling leap in our evolutionary story. You’ll hear them grapple with the implications of emerging technologies and what they mean for our future, all while maintaining a sense of wonder and accessible curiosity. This isn’t about dry lectures, but about following a thread of inquiry wherever it leads, often to places that challenge your assumptions about how things work. Tuning into this podcast is an exercise in stretching your imagination, examining the strange and marvelous details that are hiding in plain sight, waiting to be understood. It’s for anyone who’s ever looked at the ordinary world and sensed the extraordinary machinery humming just beneath the surface.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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From the Vault: You’ve Got Pee-Mail, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:53
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world. (part 1 of 3) (originally published…
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Wicker Man (1973) - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:13
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer and starring Edward Woodward and Christ…
From the Vault: The Invention of Ice Skating [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:07
In this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the origins and physics of skating on ice. (originally published 5/29/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema: Viy (1967) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:32
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1967 Soviet folk horror film "Viy," based on the story by Nikolai Gogol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Science of Rumination, with Donna Jackson Nakazawa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:05
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with science writer Donna Jackson Nakazawa about her new book "Mind Drama: The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist."See omnystudio.com/lis…
The Monstrefact: The Hammerpedes of “Prometheus” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:23
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the serpentine hammerpedes from 2012 film “Prometheus.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Way of the Sith, Continued: Palp Facts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:37
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their Sith-related discussions from Star Wars Week...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mothra vs. Godzilla [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:27
In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of kaiju with 1964’s “Mothra vs. Godzilla,” directed by Ishirō Honda. (originally published 5/23/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
From the Vault: The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:15
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observation? Find out……
Weirdhouse Cinema: Mutant Hunt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:45
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe explore the slimy cyberpunk world of 1987’s “Mutant Hunt,” directed by Tim Kincaid. It’s a near-future in which drug-mutated cyborgs ravage the streets of direct-to-video…